How do I handle being extorted to get a parent to sign off on his rights?

Attorney Lambert has given you excellent advice. I would strongly encourage you to follow his direction and find a local family law attorney to...

Can I obtain custody of my child because he is overweight?

First of all, I think it is great that this is cause for concern for you. Secondly, I would strongly recommend that when you do exercise your...

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What would be the most cost effective way to adopt my sisters baby when it's born? I live in MI and she lives in FL.

This is a very complicated issue and no attorney is going to be able to give you the kind of advice you need on this forum. I would highly suggest...

What happens when I can't be served

In short, yes, a warrant can be issued for failure to pay child support. If you are an over the road trucker, you should authorize someone else to...

What do I need to do to get assistance and not have my boyfriend pay child support?

If he is living with you, you must tell DHS. If he is living with you, he will not have to pay support. HOWEVER, if he is living with you, his...

Am I violating my ppo? Is this a good enough basis to go to family court over and get custody of my child?

The simple answer here is yes, she violated the PPO (if the PPO is signed by a Judge). If you are concerned for the safety of the child based on...

Is there a way I can have my son's biological fathers rights terminated if he has never met my son and my son is now 2 and half?

The answer depends on whether or not he has provided any support for the child in the past 2 years. If he has, you may have a more difficult time...

Coming of Age

Until you are 18, you are not considered a legal adult. If you leave, your parent's can have you brought back to Michigan. I strongly suggest that...

More unexplained bruises

Your doctor is a mandatory CPS reporter and if he feels these bruises are suspicious, he needs to report it. To make sure that this issue is taken...

My dog was viciously attacked and killed in front of me and my small child. Do I have any recourse?

I agree with counsel that dogs are considered to be property in the state of michigan. I am also a dog owner and would be devastated if this type...